Photograms

Photogram "A picture produced with photographic materials, such as light-sensitive paper, but without a camera"

Made famous by Man Ray and sometimes called Rayograms. These are made by placing objects onto light sensitive paper and exposing it to light, for about 10seconds. The objects block out the light and create a 'stencil' onto the paper. Different objects will have different effects, glass is great as it doesn't block out the light completly and creates a more translucent effect. You can also expereimetn with acetates, water, beads, fabric and anything else you can find! You then follow the timings below to expose your image.

Want to push yourself further? Try playing with differetnt timings, expose an object for 4 seconds, add another object, expose it for another 4 seconds, pick your own timings and play. You will create different tones and unique compositions.

Look at artists Christian Schad, Man Ray and Thomas Ruff